News Updates Editor, The Spruce Home & Crafts

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes. 

People Inc. is looking for a remote News Updates Editor to write timely content for The Spruce Home. Successful candidates for this position should be passionate and knowledgeable about lifestyle and home content, and should have morning availability in the Eastern Time Zone. 

As America’s largest digital and print publisher, reaching millions per month, People Inc. has the power and responsibility to create positive change. We are focusing our hiring efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion to build a team that reflects our mission for racial equity in everything we do.

Assignment Responsibilities: 

We are looking for editors who can commit to at least 10-20 hours of work per week. The rate of pay for this role is $26/hr. Applicants must live in the United States.

• Pitch and write timely news content for publication on The Spruce Home. 

• Submit stories on a tight deadline, preferably on the same day they were assigned. 

Skills/Experience:

• At least 2 years experience writing/editing home or lifestyle media, preferably for a news publication or magazine 

• Comfortable with internet research and creating/tracking Google alerts

• Skilled in sourcing subject matter experts and conducting interviews

• Journalism experience required

• Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to adopt an established brand voice and adhere to style guidelines 

• Comfortable with content management systems

• Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately

• Comfortable working remotely

• Access to a smartphone, computer (not a tablet), and a secure internet connection

• An interest in lifestyle writing

About Us:

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.

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